Interview: The Day Bassist Jim Rodford Joined The Kinks #thekinks #raydavies #britishrock
KNOW YOUR BASS PLAYER ON FILM: "Jim, any chance we could make it permanent? I'll sort it out!" Jim Rodford recalls his long friendship with The Kinks dating back to 1964. After the departure of "temporary" bassist Andy Pyle, Jim gets the call in 1978 and consequently anchors The Kinks for the duration of their stellar career. Rodford emphasizes the importance of bringing Dave Davies' guitar back to the forefront. With Jim Rodford in the bass chair, The Kinks soar to the top of the charts in America and fill stadiums worldwide. Tom Semioli: Interviewer / Writer. Mark Preston: Producer/Director. Derek Hanlon: Cinematographer. www.KnowYourBassPlayer.com To learn more about bass players and their history, visit www.KnowYourBassPlayer.com – Subscribe to Tom Semioli’s Know Your Bass Player YouTube page!
About Jim Rodford
James Walter Rodford (7 July 1941 – 20 January 2018) was an English musician, who played bass for several British rock bands. He was a founding member of Argent, which was led by his cousin Rod Argent, and performed with them from their formation in 1969 until they disbanded in 1976. He was the bassist for the Kinks from 1978 until they disbanded in 1997. In 2004, he joined the reunited Zombies, whom he had been closely associated with since the early 1960s, and remained a member until his death...
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